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Brass + Crystal Teardrop DIY Earrings

07/14/2016 by Adrianne Surian 7 Comments

Hey friends, I’m bringing another pair of DIY earrings your way today!  Today’s quick jewelry project combines crystal glass and brass finish components to make an elegant accessory that work for casual days or evenings out.  You’ll get a little sparkle and shine in this floral themed pair of DIY earrings!

Brass + Crystal Teardrop DIY Earrings | happyhourprojects.com

This project uses beads and findings from today’s post sponsor, Happy Mango Beads.  If you can open and close jump rings to connect these basic pieces together, you already have all the skills you need for this easy beginners jewelry project.

Brass + Crystal Teardrop DIY Earrings | happyhourprojects.com

To make your own pair, you’ll need these supplies from Happy Mango Beads:

  • 6 – 12mm Crystal Glass Teardrop Beads (color shown is Aquamarine with an AB finish)
  • 2 – Brass Finish 3-1 Pewter Connectors

You’ll also need the following basic findings and tools:

  • 6 – 6mm 22 Gauge Brass Jump Rings
  • 6 – 5mm 18 Gauge Brass Jump Rings
  • 2 – Brass Finish Earring Wires
  • 2 Inches 2mm Brass Finish Chain
  • Flush Cutters
  • Chain Nose Pliers

Brass + Crystal Teardrop DIY Earrings | happyhourprojects.com

Begin by opening the 22 gauge jump rings (the thinner rings) and slipping one bead onto each to create 6 bead charms.  Now these glass teardrop beads are drilled horizontally at the top of the bead, but not every bead is identical – so even using the thin rings may not work on every bead you’ll find on the strand.  If you encounter any resistance stringing the bead onto the ring, just try a different bead.

I cracked a few of my glass beads experimenting with the ideal size and gauge jump ring, settling on 6mm in 22 gauge.  Larger rings will work fine!  The smaller the ring, the more curved the rings are.  If you enjoy wirework or wire wrapping, that’s an excellent alternative to using rings.

Brass + Crystal Teardrop DIY Earrings | happyhourprojects.com

Next, cut 4 lengths of chain 1/4 inch long and 2 lengths to 1/2 inch.  Because you’re working with such short lengths, counting the number of links will probably be the easiest way to ensure that your chain segments are equal lengths!

Connect the chain to the jump ring on your bead, and at the opposite end, use a second jump ring to add each chain to the connector piece.  The two outer holes will use the short chains, and the longer chains will be attached to the center hole.

Brass + Crystal Teardrop DIY Earrings | happyhourprojects.com

Finally, attach an earring wire to the single hole at the top of each connector to complete your pair of DIY earrings.

Brass + Crystal Teardrop DIY Earrings | happyhourprojects.com

Thanks for joining me for today’s easy jewelry project, and stay tuned for more quick crafts and accessories!  See you guys again soon ~

Brass + Crystal Teardrop DIY Earrings | happyhourprojects.com

Adrianne Surian

Filed Under: Earrings, Fashion, Featured, Jewelry, Tutorials Tagged With: 10-minute project, accessories, beads, charms, CraftyAnthology, crystal, DIY, earrings, fashion, Happy Mango Beads, jewelry

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Comments

  1. kanchipuram sarees

    08/18/2018 at 3:29 am

    nice post

    Reply
  2. golu dolls chennai

    08/18/2018 at 3:28 am

    wow looking good

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  3. Suzan Maddox

    08/19/2016 at 4:10 pm

    I love the earrings in crystal and brass. Unfortunately Happy Mango does not seem to have the connector, which is the key ingredient to these earrings.
    Other sources of similar??

    Reply
  4. Kim

    08/02/2016 at 5:01 pm

    So pretty and elegant. Well done!

    Reply
  5. Harriet Longley

    07/15/2016 at 6:56 pm

    do you have a pattern for dreamcatchers, I want to learn to make dreamcstchers

    Reply

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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